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Tips for Managing Fatigue with Myasthenia Gravis

1. July 2024 Jean McCaslin Nursing Support (0)

Living with myasthenia gravis (MG) can be challenging. One of the most verbalized frustrations other than the visible symptoms (eyes, physical strength, respiratory) is fatigue. In summertime, we as a society tend to enjoy the great outdoors in locations of physical beauty. There are picnics and beach or lake outings which oftentimes require long walks; sometimes in hot or humid conditions. Pre-MG diagnosis things like swimming, BBQ foods, and imbibing alcoholic beverages in the sun might have been part of a person’s routine. These things often taken for granted might be difficult due to MG-related fatigue. [More]

Treating Myasthenia Gravis with IVIG

14. August 2013 Michelle Greer (0)

Intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) is often used as a long-term treatment for Myasthenia gravis (MG), although insurance companies typically will not pay for this treatment plan [More]